What is the travel distance from Sofia to Salzburg?

The distance between the two cities is 611 miles (985 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sofia to Salzburg?

The majority of buses traveling from Sofia to Salzburg start their journey at Serdika and wind up at P+R Süd. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Salzburg?

Once in Salzburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Salzburg Cathedral, Altstadt, Salzburg Festival, Museum of Natural History and Mozarts Geburtshaus.

Bus Sofia to Salzburg from $61 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Sofia to Salzburg on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Serdika	21h	5:30am	Hbf	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Serdika	22h 20m	11:20am	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Serdika	22h 20m	11:20am	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Serdika	1d 2h	3:05am	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Serdika	1d 5h	6:00am	P+R Süd	No tags

Get from Sofia to Salzburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 19 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

19h 40mAverage Duration

610 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Salzburg?

Stops in Sofia

A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
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B
Sofia Airport
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C
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
E
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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F
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

Stops in Salzburg

A
P+R Süd
Hellbrunner Straße, 5020 Kleingmain, Austria
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B
Hbf
Lastenstraße 12, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
C
Salzburg Airport
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D
Süd - Alpenstraße
Alpenstraße, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

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FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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4/5281 reviews

Staff4.4

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2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

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Cleanliness2.7

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Air Kona

4.5/53 reviews

Staff3.4

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Cleanliness3.4

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sofia to Salzburg by bus

What is the travel distance from Sofia to Salzburg?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sofia to Salzburg?
What are the best sights and things to do in Salzburg?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/21

$61

11/22

$59

Today

$61

11/24

$133

11/25

No data

11/26

No data

11/27

$64

11/28

No data

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Salzburg was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $59

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sofia to Salzburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $59 to $134 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Salzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Air Kona will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.